K9 Vajra-T — Tracked Self-Propelled Howitzer

APPROVED

L&T-built 155mm/52-calibre tracked self-propelled artillery; 100 in service and 100 more contracted

Budget

₹4,366 Cr + ₹7,629 Cr

Timeline

2017–2028

Sector

Indian Army

Indigenisation

60%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

CURRENT

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

The first 100 K9 Vajra-T guns were contracted in 2017 and are in service. L&T/MoD sources and open reporting confirm a follow-on Dec 2024 order for another 100 guns at about ₹7,629 crore, with Hanwha supplying key components under a 2025 agreement. Track as an active contracted follow-on, not a completed one-off induction.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

DPB Prepares to Clear Massive Order for 300+ K9 Vajra-T Self-Propelled Howitzers to Boost Indian Army Firepower - Defence.in

news.google.com · 10 Jun 2026

India set to approve record K9 Vajra-T artillery purchase - MSN

news.google.com · 10 Jun 2026

Indian Army eyes Rs 23,000-crore deal for 300 more K9 Vajra-T Howitzers - ODISHA RAY

news.google.com · 27 Jun 2026

Hanwha to support production of Indian Army K9 Vajra-T howitzers - Army Technology

news.google.com · 04 Apr 2025

Indian Army Poised to Receive 100 More L&T K9 Vajra-T Howitzers by late 2025, Boosting High-altitude Firepower of Mechanised Strike Corps - Defence.in

news.google.com · 20 May 2025

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

L&T Defence · Hanwha Aerospace

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